Episode Details

What if anxiety isn’t something to pray away—or push down—but an invitation to deeper healing?

In this week’s re-air of one of our most downloaded episodes, Dr. Alison sits down with theologian and mental health advocate Curtis Chang about how anxiety can actually become a doorway to your truest self in God.

We explore:

🌿 Curtis's personal journey through debilitating anxiety

🌿 How Jesus himself experienced anxiety—and what that means for us

🌿 The shame that keeps us silent, and the healing that comes when we name it

🌿 How to walk with your kids through anxiety (without projecting your own)

This conversation is honest, hope-filled, and rich with both theological wisdom and practical insight. If you’ve ever felt anxious and ashamed—or if you’re supporting someone who is—this one is for you.

📘 Learn more about Curtis Chang’s work at Redeeming Babel and his book, The Anxiety Opportunity.

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For more on the anxiety series, check out:

Episode 55: Am I Supposed to Distrust Myself? 

Episode 56: Am I Really Supposed to Die to Myself?

Episode 57: Should I Turn the Other Cheek?

📖 Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here

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Editing by Giulia Hjort

Sound engineering by Kelly Kramarik

Music by Andy Luiten

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